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return2ozma@lemmy.world to politics @lemmy.world · 9 days ago

Hakeem Jeffries says he doesn't support Medicare for All or DSA agenda

www.newsweek.com

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Hakeem Jeffries says he doesn't support Medicare for All or DSA agenda

www.newsweek.com

return2ozma@lemmy.world to politics @lemmy.world · 9 days ago
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The congressman's remarks come as Democrats wrestle with ideological divisions between their progressive and moderate wings.
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    Welp, I don’t support Hakeem Jeffries. So, there you go.

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      What happened to his primary opponents? He was scheduled for a primary election this uear but it says both of his opponents either dropped out or were disqualified and I can’t find info on that.

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      WhAt you wAnT tRumP to win?!??!??!??!???!!

      Vote blue no matter who! 🤪

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        Jeffries appears to have moved past his primary election unopposed, so yes indeed people should vote for him in November.

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          Can he drum up sufficient support, though?

          The “idc what happens i’m sure the blues will win somehow” voting block is doing pretty well these days.

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            Well right now he’s doing the opposite of drumming up support by stating his opposition to near-universally popular policies and attacking the most energized portion of the base.

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            Supporting him is done by us not him, so how we speak and how we act will decide. Start by downvoting divisive posts like this.

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              Why is it “divisive” to report on what Hakeem says, but it’s not “divisive” for him to say it?

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                Why do you assume we’re worse than him?

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                  Who’s we?

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                    People with the capability to make divisive statements. Might help if you take a lap back through the discussion.

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              Yeah I’m sure a downvote from the comfort of your desk helps at the ballot box.

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        You’ve never heard of a primary, have you?

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          Ah yes, the ancient Roman custom of primaries. Magnus Magnentius winning the primary against Constans is one of the most famous primaries in history.

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          Sure have.

          Looking forward to your support of El-Sayed!

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            El-Sayed won his primary, so you’re welcome.

            Also, El-Sayed isn’t a current DSA member.

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            He’d have my vote if I lived in Michigan

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        You like where we’re at?

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          This is why we are we are.

          The fact that establishment Dems roll over against Republicans should tell you everything you need to know.

          https://www.commondreams.org/news/does-hakeem-jeffries-support-medicare-for-all

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            Explain the functional difference between rolling over and not participating at all?

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              Non sequitur.

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                You not understanding the relevance is not the same as it not being relevant

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                  Are you still here making strawman arguments, pretending you won the debate?

                  Don’t hurt your arm patting yourself on the back.

                  Your reward for “winning” is this video: Love Me, I’m A Liberal

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                    …debate?

                    Can you just stay on reddit, please?

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